Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft terminology for a universal copilot interface.
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Copilot Studio : Generative Answers Custom Instructions Not Working
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Scot Woodyard
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When I create a Copilot in Copilot Studio using generative answers and add custom instructions, the custom instructions don't work. For example,
I did remember to save my changes, publish, and refresh the chat session.
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Nicolas Bukowski 5 Reputation points2024-07-29T13:37:09.5133333+00:00 I am experiencing the same behaviour. It does not follow my instructions.
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Andrew Taylor-Steen 0 Reputation points2025-02-27T06:28:11.1066667+00:00 I thought prompt modification would give "system prompt" type behavior as well. It obviously does not and there's some additional prompt management going on under the hood. It's a shame because I have not figured out how to make the "generative answers" node behave like an actual generative answer. It wont do what I instruct... it will consider a prompt modification I suggest if it's in the mood? It ignores any concrete instructions and really restricts what you can do with the node :( .
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